Cassandra
I had never dared to dream I could be wearing such expensive clothes or jewels. I would have to return it all at the end of the night, of course. I had no use for such things as a knight. I could barely believe my eyes when I had seen my reflection. I never knew I could look even remotely like the beautifully dressed women I had seen. Was makeup some kind of magic in itself? Duke Rouche stayed glued to my side as people came up to talk to me one by one.
It was a little exhausting but it was nice that I wasn't alone. As the music began to play though, he placed a hand on my lower back and led me towards the side of the room. People moved to the floor with their partners and Rouche handed me a glass of wine. I took it gently and thanked him. I had never drank before. I sipped it
